In the world of Highlander films, there can only be one, and Henry Cavill is vying for the title. According to Deadline, the Man of Steel star is in negotiations for one of the lead roles in Lionsgate’s Highlander remake, which will be directed by John Wick’s Chad Stahelski. Kerry Williamson wrote the script.
Neal H. Moritz and Josh Davis are producing the project. Executive producers will be Amanda Lewis, Patrick Wachsberger, and Gregory Widen. Before his death in February, Peter Davis, the original producer of the first film, was also on board to make.
The original Highlander film, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown as eternal entities on the quest for more strength. The film, with its catchphrase “There can only be one,” spawned four sequels and three television shows, including the famous USA series starring Adrian Paul.
The plot of this new take is unclear, as is whether Cavill will play a completely new character or a character from previous films. The remake has been in the works for a while, with everyone from Ryan Reynolds to Justin Lin involved at some stage, but according to insiders, these new developments have placed the film in a position to go into production.
After starring in big tentpoles like Man of Steel and Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Cavill now has another franchise with a huge fanbase. He is currently shooting the second season of Netflix’s The Witcher after its record-breaking first season. He is also expected to reprise his appearance as Sherlock Holmes in the sequel to Netflix’s Enola Holmes, which will star Millie Bobby Brown.
